[MAMS] Fwd: [10GHzContest] Update 9 Feb -- Lake Superior in August 18/19 2012

[Scott]

Granted, this is a ways out yet and this is VERY preliminary, but if you 
think it would be fun to visit far Northern Minnesota, far Northern 
Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to shoot microwaves across 
the big lake (Superior), this is shaping up to be a great time!  So far, 
and subject to a lot of changes as far as staions involved and where 
they will actually go, it could be an event of epic proportions for the 
August weekend of the ARRL 10 GHz and Up 2012 contest....

Scott
N0EDV



Hi all,

There have been a few more updates abouton the August 10 G
weekend  in the last couple of days. Corrections and additions
are welcome.

The contest dates are Saturday August 18th and Sunday the 19th.

I will have a preliminary ops plan in a separate email.

Here are the people who have expressed interest in operating on
Lake Superior. Changes/ updates are indicated by ****

         NØEDV-- 10 G Scott is think about going to the UP. His plans depend
                            on what Joe AI9Z has time to and wants to do.
         VE4MA--10 G, 24 G, 47 G and maybe 76 G. Canada
         AI9Z--10 G  Joe is scheduled to work a 24 hour shift on the 18th. He
                     is trying to find someone to trade with.
          AA9IL--10 G, 24 G, 47 G UP if he joins us
          WB8TGY--10 G, 24 G( if working)  UP
          KCØP&    NØHZO--10 G  UP
          KØKFC--10 G, 24 G WBFM  UNK
*****KØSHF--10 G NS most likely. UP is a possibility.
                         according to Lenny WA9O and KCØYIS are going too.
*****WA9O--Jerry 10 G  Jerry will be traveling with Lenny
                         so probably on the NS.
*****KCØYIS---Paul 10 G he will be using Lenny's 2 W loaner on
                           the NS.
          KØMHC--10 G  (family visit may take priority)  UNK
          WA2VOI--10 G 24 G. Donn plans to operate on the UP.
         NØAKC--10 G  NS if available
         WAØRSE--10 G  NS
         NØNAS--10 G   NS (A maybe to make the trip)
         WØLCP--10 G . Bud told me either the NS or Wawa.
         WBØVHF&    KCØOIB-- 10 G  UP if the go
         VE3KRP--10 G 24 G(building?)  Canada
         KØAWU-- 10 G  UP or Wawa
         KØFQA--10 G  24 G(if repaired)  Bayfield peninsula
         WØZQ--10 G 24 G (KMØT rig if Mike isn't using it). somewhere on the lake
         KBØPE--10 G 24 G. Dave and others in the St Louis area are interested
                       in making the trip to the lake. It's a long drive though.
         K1ZZ--10 G 2W&    2' dish. I have heard from Dave that he and his wife Linda
                       KZ1ZD are interested in operating on the NS with the rovers.
         WBØLJC--10 G 24 G  NS
         W8ISS--James  10 G. James is interested in operation on Lake Superior.
                         He needs to share a ride and hotel if he goes.
        KBØOZN--Mike10 G. Mike is interested in going back to Lake Superior
                            this year. His availability depends on family and other activities.
        KF9US---Phil 10 G. Phil is interested in going to the UP if he can arrange his
                            family and work schedules.
****W9FZ--Bruce 10G. Bruce is interested in going to Wawa and/ or Marathon.
                      The UP is also a possibility
****W7XU--Arliss 10 G 24G. Arliss is considering making the trip if his work
                       schedule allows. If he makes the trip Holly, NØQJM, may also make
                       the trip.
****KØJSP Jeff 10 G was looking forward to making the trip. It is unlikely that
                      he can make it as he has family responsibilities. He will let me know
                      the situation changes.
*****WBØEBG Ray  10G. Ray plans to rove on the North Shore.
*****KB8U--Russ 10 G. Russ is planning on going to the Eastern shore of Lake
                      Superior. More about his plans when I talk with him.


NS--North Shore MN
UP--Keewenaw peninsula

We have a good level of interest, especially this far ahead of time.

Remember that nothing is in concrete. I you have any change to
the information above info please let me know and I will make the change.

For those of you who we haven't heard from, please let me know
if you are interested. If you are a definite NO, I would also like to know
that.

It may be time to start thinking about lodging for the weekend.
Who will take the lead?

I will be spreading the word to more of the Michigan group as well
as the St Louis group. I may even put something out on the Microwave
reflector just to stir up extra interest.

This could turn out to be the event in the country if we have decent weather
and if most of the people show up. Of course, if it is cold and rainy it could
be a bust. If it all works out it will certainly be worthy of a QST article.

More later as things develop.

73, Gary  WBØLJC




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